Speckled wood butterfly

Speckled wood is a medium-sized butterfly. There are two or three broods between the end of March and end of October. It can be seen in woodland areas and can also be seen in hedgerows, and gardens.
They are active during the day and feed on qphid honeydew. They also feed on flowers and fruits when aphid activity is low.
In folklore speckled wood butterflies are thought to be messengers from the underworld.